Argentine Defender Luciano Sánchez Suffers Knee Dislocation After Horror Tackle by Marcelo During Copa Libertadores Match (Watch Video)
The former Real Madrid player was sent off in tears as the Argentinian screamed on the pitch, surrounded by concerned players on both teams. The incident took place in the 56th minute of the match, which finished 1-1.
An Argentinos Juniors defender broke his left leg during a Copa Libertadores match in Buenos Aires. Luciano Sánchez, 29, suffered the serious injury on Tuesday after a challenge by veteran left-back Marcelo, now playing for Brazil's Fluminense. The former Real Madrid player was sent off in tears as the Argentinian screamed on the pitch, surrounded by concerned players on both teams. The incident took place in the 56th minute of the match, which finished 1-1. Jordi Alba Reunites With Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets After Being Unveiled by Inter Miami (See Pics)
Local media say doctors at the Sanatorio Finochietto hospital estimated Sánchez' recovery time between eight and 12 months due to the incident.
Luciano Sánchez Suffers Knee Dislocation
"I lived a very tough moment on the pitch today," Marcelo said on social media.
"With no intention I injured a fellow footballer. I want to wish you the best possible recovery, Luciano Sánchez."
Argentinos Juniors thanked the Brazilian club and the footballer for their concern for Sánchez.
"We are rivals, not enemies," the Argentinian club said.
Fluminense coach Fernando Diniz, who is also Brazil's national team coach until the middle of next year, said in a press conference that Marcelo did not deserve to be sent off and called the incident "an unfortunate event."
Gabriel Avalos opened the scoring with a volley for the hosts in the 14th minute of the first leg of the round-of-16 match. Argentinos later saw its goalkeeper Alexis Martin Arias sent off in the 76th minute, and be replaced by substitute midfielder Luciano Heredia until the end of the match. Gianluigi Buffon, Legendary Italian Footballer, Set to Announce Retirement At Age 45
Fluminense took advantage of the opportunity and equalized with Samuel Xavier in the 87th minute from long range. The teams will play again next Tuesday at the Maracana Stadium for a place in the quarterfinals.
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